The Host Hotel (The Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport) is SOLD OUT. For overflow, call either the Springhill Suites (they have rooms with two beds) or the Hampton Inn (king suites with sofa beds) across the street. Both have agreed to honor the conference room rate of $99 per night (and they include a FREE breakfast). For Springhill Suites call 800-627-7468 and mention “Spring Conference.” For the Hampton Inn call 407-888-2999, you MUST ask for Mary, and you MUST mention “The Woodstock of AA” to get this rate. There are a limited number of rooms left in the blocks so make your reservations NOW!! Springhill Suites only agreed to honor the conference rate through Friday, April 14!!

“Twenty of our all time favorite speakers, who have all gone on to the ‘big meeting in the sky,’ are gathered into a single collection for their historical preservation and your personal enjoyment. This is a ‘must have’ for anyone working a serious program of recovery!”

The inspiration for this set has its genesis in a 40 year old radio broadcast!

FANTASY PARK – A Concert Of The Mind

In 1975, the staff at Dallas radio station KNUS, led by disk jockey Beau Weaver, collaborated to create a 48 hour radio program dubbed “Fantasy Park – A Concert of The Mind.” The idea emerged when one of the station’s jockeys blended several “live” albums cuts in a way that made listeners think a real concert was being held. Fantasy Park took that idea as far as it would go! The station GM, Bart McLendon, recruited Rod Serling to record the host segments, promos, and TV spots. Serling also wrote the only disclaimer which aired each hour: “Hello, this is Rod Serling. Welcome back to Fantasy Park…the crowds here today are unreal.” And also: “This is Fantasy Park…the Greatest Live Concert…never held.”

FANTASY PARK – A Conference Of The Mind

In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of “Fantasy Park – A Concert of the Mind,” The Serenity Club of Southwest Florida, Inc., a Florida Non-profit Corporation and an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization, collaborated with Lee’s Tapes and CDs in the development of “Fantasy Park – A Conference Of The Mind.”

Just as it would not have been possible to assemble the various bands of the imaginary concert so long ago, it would also not have been possible for us to host all of our favorite speakers in a single conference. But, they are presented here, with love and respect for all that they have given to our Fellowship over the past several decades.

We truly hope that you enjoy this “conference that could never happen.”

Since 1996, The Serenity Club has offered hope and healing to alcoholics seeking recovery. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the AA community in Collier County. Located at 12435 Collier Boulevard, we host over 30 meetings each week, providing a critical service to those in need of help with a drinking problem. The geographic location of the club allows us to bring AA to Eastern Collier County. Transportation is limited in Collier County, and many of our attendees walk or ride a bike. Without the Serenity Club, many suffering alcoholics would not have the means to get to meetings in urban Naples where most other AA meetings are held.

Serenity Club members are very active in the larger AA community and are always on the lookout for ways to be of service. Club members routinely support treatment and corrections commitments, other district committees, and serve in a variety of service positions. Our Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 8:15 p.m., and all members are encouraged to attend and participate.
Our members have worked very hard over the years to keep the doors open for the local recovery community. Last year, upon renewal of our lease, we faced a substantial rental increase. This forced us to consider other options. Our due diligence and search for an alternate location was an eye-opening experience. We learned that affordable space in a suitable location, with adequate parking, is difficult to come by; it caused us to reevaluate our current space and instilled a new appreciation and gratitude for how it has served us through the years. We are excited to share that we have recently taken steps to purchase our meeting space, offering us some long term security in the space we consider home. We’ve initiated some interior improvements and invite you to visit us and see the transformation for yourself.

Basket contributions have never covered the club’s expenses, and, to fund the difference, we hold many wonderful events throughout the year, providing opportunities for fellowship and service. These events raise critical funds to keep the Club operational. In addition to these efforts, membership support is essential to our survival. We know that AA changes people’s lives, and we are so grateful to our members who shine the light of recovery where it is needed most. This year’s annual Membership Drive kicks off June 9, 2014. If you are already a member, we thank you for your past support and hope you will continue with your important contribution this year. If not, please join us and become a part of something wonderful. With your help, the Serenity Club will continue to be a safe and welcoming space where AA groups carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Please visit our website at www.serenityclubswfl.org to explore our many membership options and payment methods available. You can also call me at 239-293-0984 for more information about club finances, upcoming events, and other ways to get involved.